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Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Debra Louise Mcleod. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $2K. Total assets have decreased from $2M in 2011 to $1.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and California. According to available records, Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation has made 94 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $611K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New Jersey, California, which account for 33% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 94 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NJ, CA.
Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 94 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Grant Me The Wisdom Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay K Sears | CHAIRMAN/VP/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Debra L Mcleod | PRESIDENT/TREASURY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William J Mcleod | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
94
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Film CenterART, MEDIA, & FILM | Salty Lake City, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| ThornSOCIAL IMPACT | Manhattan Beach, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Blinknow FoundationEDUCATION AND RESEARCH | Mendham, NJ | $78K | 2022 |
| Texas Center For Justice And EquitySOCIAL IMPACT | Austin, TX | $60K | 2022 |
| Baylor UniversityEDUCATION & RESEARCH | Waco, TX | $49K | 2022 |
| Heart Gallery HoustonART, MEDIA, & FILM | Houston, TX | $45K | 2022 |
| Rural Health CollaborativeHEALTHCARE | Portland, OR | $40K | 2022 |
| Pew Research CenterSOCIAL IMPACT | Washinton, DC | $32K | 2022 |
| Auburn SeminaryRELIGION | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Eco-Soap BankHEALTHCARE | Pittsburgh, PA | $28K | 2022 |
| The Women'S HomeSOCIAL IMPACT | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Baptist Women In MinistryRELIGION | Atlanta, GA | $17K | 2022 |
| Yale Divinity SchoolEDUCATION & RESEARCH | New Haven, CT | $15K | 2022 |
| Polaris ProjectSOCIAL IMPACT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Women Makes MoviesARTS, MEDIA, FILMING | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Beyond The 11th2SOCIAL IMPACT | Needham, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Jane'S Due ProcessHEALTHCARE | Austin, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Yale UniversityEDUCATION & RESEARCH | New Haven, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Texas Department Of Criminal JusticeSOCIAL IMPACT | Austin, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Women'S Alliance For TheoRELIGION | Silver Spring, MD | $4K | 2022 |
| Women'S EnewsART, MEDIA, & FILM | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Medicalert FoundationHEALTHCARE | Lansing, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Young Clergy WomenRELIGION | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Pbs FoundationEDUCATION & RESEARCH | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| National Museum Of Women In The ArtsARTS, MEDIA, FILMING | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |